FY26Kitchen Exhaust Hoods

This solicitation, FA302026Q0013 for FY26 Kitchen Exhaust Hoods, is a re-solicitation fully set aside for Women-Owned Small Business Concerns under NAICS code 561210, replacing an inactive prior version with all previous submissions declared void. The requirement continues the provision of comprehensive kitchen exhaust hood and duct system cleaning and certification services at Sheppard Air Force Base and its Annex at Lake Texoma, with all work requiring adherence to NFPA 96 standards and certification by an approved industry organization such as IKECA. Contractors must ensure at least one certified technician is on-site at all times and submit annual certification proof to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative within ten days of renewal. The contract spans multiple ordering periods through September 2031, incorporating options under FAR 52.217-8 to extend for up to six additional months, with performance subject to monthly Government surveillance by a designated Contracting Officer’s Representative and evaluation based on customer complaints, spot checks, and fire department inspections. Pricing must be submitted via the required Price Exhibit and held firm through September 30, 2026, with payment processed through Wide Area Workflow and governed by FAR 52.216-7 and DFARS Appendix F for receiving reports. Past performance is evaluated as significantly more important than price, and award will go to the offeror providing best value, even if not the lowest-priced submission, if the confidence rating justifies a price premium. All proposals must be submitted electronically in three separate, self-contained parts by the extended deadline of July 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, to the designated contracting officers. Offerors must include a current CAGE code and UEI number, maintain active SAM registration with updated small business representations, and comply with detailed formatting guidelines including 10-point font, one-inch margins, and PDF or Excel submissions as specified. Security requirements mandate base access passes for personnel, compliance with DAFI 31-101 and AFFARS 5352.242-9000, participation in security training, and adherence to base traffic and photography rules. Contractors are responsible for tagging cleaned systems with labels containing company info, cleaning date, next service date, and technician certification to meet NFPA 96 and PWS standards, while hazardous waste disposal must follow 40 CFR